Sr.Manager,SupplierManagementLead

**Date Posted:** 2026-06-10 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** OTCTH: Connecticut Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06032 USA # Position Summary * The Supplier Management Lead – Segment 1 is responsible for governance, performance management, and executive escalation management for strategic and business-critical suppliers. * This role ensures the company realizes the operational, financial, and strategic value intended through major supplier relationships by leveraging data-driven governance, supplier performance analytics, risk identification, and structured executive engagement. * The position serves as the primary governance lead for Segment 1 suppliers, including enterprise platforms, outsourcing partners, and high-impact global service providers. * This role works cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Finance, Digital Technology, Quality. Legal, and all functional business groups. # Core Mission * Ensure strategic suppliers consistently deliver expected business value, operational performance, and contractual obligations through structured governance, proactive risk management, and executive-level supplier oversight. # Core Responsibilities * Lead governance activities for Segment 1 strategic suppliers. * Establish and manage governance frameworks, including Executive Business Reviews (EBRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), KPI scorecards, SLA reporting, and escalation structures. * Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments and operational expectations. * Use data and trend analysis to proactively identify supplier risks, performance deterioration, and value leakage. * Drive fact-based supplier governance discussions using operational and commercial performance metrics. * Lead escalation management for significant supplier issues impacting business performance, financial outcomes, or operational continuity. * Coordinate cross-functional resolution efforts across internal stakehol